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Courts & crime, 1924

9,738 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 250

"Worth a Bob." Theft From Showground

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 4

On Saturday, January 12th, John McMurtric, secretary of the Blacktown Agricultural Association, left a mattock and shovel at the local showground…

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Police Presentation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 21

Constable R. H. Evans, of the North Sydney division, who is resigning from the force, was entertained by his comrades at a social function last night…

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Verdict of Murder. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 18

Charles Sydney Johnson, who was charged with having murdered, on December 2, Kathleen Elizabeth Price, was to-day found guilty before Mr. Justice Mann…

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The Police Force

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 1

Constable K. Brennan, of No. 10 Division, has been appointed to the vacancy in the Penrith force due to the resignation of Constable…

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District Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 14

Before his Honor Judge Scholes and juries, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: Turner's Motors, Limited, v Morfoot; Morfoot v Turner's Motors, Limited; McWilliams, Limited, v Cavcy and another…

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Industrial Arbitration Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 14

Industrial Courthouse Queen's square.—Before his Honor Mr. Justice Edmunds, in No. 1 Court.—At 10 a.m.: For hearing—Re Wickerworkers', etc (State) Award, application by Alfred Osborne, of Farfield for…

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Orange Murder Brother Hears News GILGANDRA

The Sun · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

While reading "The Sun" with the account of the Orange murder, Arthur Quinlan received the first intimation that the murdered man was his…

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Police Protection. An Additional Constable

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 2

The rapid growth of population and constantly increasing number of business places at Auburn rendered the present strength of the local police force quite…

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Land and Valuation Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 14

Chancery-square.—Before Mr. Justice Pike.—In Chambers.—At 11 a.m.: Re Tooheys, Ltd…

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Fairfield New Tennis Court

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 7

The executive of the Fairfield Protestant Hall is laying down a new tennis court at the rear of the hall in Nelson-st. The work will he completed about the end…

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Murder Charge Daughter's Story Cocaine Addict Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 8

Charles Sydney Johnson, charged at the Criminal Court to-day with the murder of Kathleen Elizabeth Price, of Carlton, on December 2, pleaded not…

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Communists Fire on Police at Stettin

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 1

BERLIN, Feb. 14.--At a Communist demonstration at Stettin yesterday, Communists tired on the police from houses, wounding one…

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Police Fire at Fugitives. Coff's Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 19

Last night Sergeant Sproute and Constable Buttsworth saw three men apparently pilfering from railway trucks in the station yard. They called on them to surrender. The men…

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Batson is Captured in State of Collapse Hunted Gunman, Hungry and Weak, Easily Taken by Two Youths--Charged at Wodonga With Intent to Murder--Taken Back to Albury ALBURY

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 1

AT 11.30 TO-DAY BATSON, the wanted gunman, called at the dairy form of Alex Drummond, 1½ miles from Jingelilc…

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New South Wales Hard Court Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 21

Club secretaries in the Western suburbs and [?] rounding disticts are reminded that entries for the mixed competition close with the secretary, Mr. W. H. Rowe, Waterview-avenue, Abbotsford, to-day…

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Cut-throat Threats Alleged in Court

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

"PR Kill him and I'll you too?" These are the words Henry Joseph is alleged to have used to a police constable on Wednesday morning…

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The Ambassadors. Raided by Police. Two Arrests Made

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 17

Much excitement was caused at the Ambassadors Restaurant, Pitt-street, last night, when police took charge of the establishment, arrested two men, and commnndcered a large…

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Raid on "Ambassadors" Police Surprise Alleged Sly Grog

Evening News · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

As the result of a visit by Sergeant Russell and Constables C. J. and A. H. Chuck to The Ambassadors, Pitt-street, yesterday…

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Law Notices. Monday, February l8. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 14

Term list.—In the Banco Court, at 10 a.m. Continuation of orders. For judgment Limerick S.S. Co., Ltd., v the Commonwealth of Australia and another. Divorce appeals: Maslin v Maslin, Brough…

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Raw Notices Monday, February 10. Supreme Court

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 21

Terms List.--In the Banco Court, at 10 a.m. : Constinuation of orders. For judgment :Limerlek S.S. Co., Ltd., v. [?]he Commonwealth of Australia and another. Divorce appeals:…

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